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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Join us as we present our National Science Week public lecture: Alan Turing's legacy: computers, AI and some very queer mathematics 🗓️ Friday 21 Aug 2026 ⏰ 5:30pm - 6:30pm 🏢 Lecture Theatre 200, Social Sciences Building Usyd. 💲 Free Find out more Register now events.humanitix.com/alan-turing-...

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

SMRI is delighted that friend and former Advisory Board member, Terence Tao, has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List 2026. It is a fitting tribute to Terry, whose contributions inspire so many and have expanded the horizons of mathematical discovery. Congratulations! Photo: UCLA

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Thrilled to announce the inaugural SMRI Summer School: Rigidity, Geometry, Dynamics with courses by Benson Farb, Alan Reid and Amie Wilkinson 📍SMRI, USYD 📆 18 –29 Jan 2027 🔗 mathematical-research-institute.sydney.edu.au/smri-summer-... 🚨 Funding applications due: 20 Sep 2026 Please share widely 🧮

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American Mathematical Society @amermathsoc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

See invited addresses from #JMM2026 on YouTube. Today’s video: Geordie Williamson, University of Sydney, gives the first AMS Colloquium Lecture, asking “Can AI help us discover interesting mathematics?” Watch today: youtu.be/0Tgftb5ELvE

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American Mathematical Society @amermathsoc.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Watch Invited Addresses from #JMM2026 on YouTube. Today’s video: Geordie Williamson, University of Sydney (USYD), gives the second Colloquium Lecture on "Mental Models for Neural Networks." Watch: youtu.be/5LDagOaWZnw

Promotional slide for AMS Colloquium Lecture II featuring Geordie Williamson on Mental Models for Neural Networks.

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American Mathematical Society @amermathsoc.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Watch an invited address from #JMM2026: Today's video is the third Colloquium Lecture by Geordie Williamson, University of Sydney (USYD), "Searching for interesting mathematical objects with neural networks." Watch: youtu.be/hVIBiwWWaqM

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Upcoming event: 'Optimal Transport: Mini-Course and Mini-Workshop' here at SMRI/USYD 🗓️ 3 - 5 Aug 2026 📍USYD All staff, students and anyone interested in optimal transport are encouraged to attend, more information and registration here: www.maths.usyd.edu.au/u/PDESeminar... #MathSky

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Today, on #May12, we honour and celebrate the achievements of #WomenInMaths Join us at SMRI and the University of Sydney where we have an evening of talks, networking and a screening of Je Suis Sophie Germain. All welcome! 🗓️ Today, 17:00 📍The Quad Seminar Room S421, USYD #MathSky

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

@monsoon0.bsky.social's fundamental research in the mathematical sciences is our weapon against cryptographic breakdown of our current security systems protecting your personal and financial information 🔐 Check out the episode of The Solutionists here: www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion... #MathSky

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The Solutionists with Mark Scott

The Solutionists is a podcast from The University of Sydney, hosted by Vice-Chancellor and President Mark Scott.

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Physical measures, intermittent dynamics and random walks — Ian Melbourne, University of Warwick www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SkV... #MathSky #SMRISeminar

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Clément Canonne @ccanonne.github.io · 21/04/2026

The ARC Centre of Excellence in #Mathematics for #Quantum Era Security and Trust (MathQuEST) is hiring a Chief Operating Officer! 3+ years, based in #Sydney. Or, more succinctly: "we're planning a COO!" Details: usyd.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/USYD_E... More about #MathQuEST: mathquest.edu.au

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Chief Operating Officer - MathQuEST

Full time (applicants seeking part-time employment considered), fixed term, initially for 3 years, with possibility of further extension. Located at Camperdown Campus Senior leadership role supporting...

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Celebrate #WomenInMaths here at USYD Join us for pizza🍕 + talks from Neda Khodabakhsh Joniani, Nalini Joshi @monsoon0.bsky.social, Madeline Nurcombe & Pratibha Panwar 🗓️ Tues May 12, 5 pm 📍 USYD 🔗https://events.humanitix.com/international-day-of-women-in-mathematics-2026 #May12 #May12WIM #MathSky

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Our #InternationalDayOfMathematics public lecture 'A world from a sheet of paper' was given by Tadashi Tokieda 📜🗺️ Curious about origami, miura-ori, and how geometry can confer properties such as elasticity? 🧬 Catch up here👉 mathematical-research-institute.sydney.edu.au/a-world-from... #MathSky 🧮

Tadashi Tokieda's public lecture at SMRI, taken by Jayne Ion

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Our #InternationalDayOfMathematics colloquia by Tadashi Tokieda are now online: 1/2: 'Irrational ways of manufacturing numbers' (13 March) youtu.be/eebNVwdu51M 2/2: 'Pure mathematics as applied physics' (16 March) youtu.be/mGZJH-n4a6E Thanks to Tadashi for the visit 🌏🦘🧮 #MathSky #SMRISeminar

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Irrational ways of manufacturing numbers

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Philanthropic support from Simon Marais Foundation & Hooper Shaw Family Foundation will help us at SMRI @sydney.edu.au expand our fundamental research and deepen global partnerships🌏 We are profoundly grateful to the donors who believed in our vision from the beginning #MathSky #USYDForGood

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

As mathematicians, we explore abstract questions, yet history shows that these ideas often become the foundations of transformative technologies 🧮📱 This weekend of #InternationalDayOfMathematics we are proud to announce a landmark $55.1m co-investment in SMRI🧵 www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion...

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$55.1 million to position Australia as world leader in maths

Two philanthropic gifts totalling $28.7 million from the Simon Marais Foundation and the Hooper Shaw Family Foundation to the Sydney Mathematical Research Institute at the University of Sydney will c...

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

We are kicking off #InternationalDayOfMathematics with a maths colloquium by Tadashi Tokieda: Irrational ways of manufacturing numbers #MathSky

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Nalini Joshi @monsoon0.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

I gave a talk* in the NSW Science & Research Breakfast series organized by the NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer’s Office. I can’t watch myself but ICYMI 👇🏼 m.youtube.com/watch?v=1hxJ... (*Can you spot the point where I misnamed the author whose famous book contains an attack on a Playfair code?)

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Prof Nalini Joshi presents, ‘Mathematics for Quantum Era Security and Trust’

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

The Tait conjectures for classical, virtual, and welded knots — Hans Boden, McMaster University youtu.be/rx1dwhuQkdc #MathSky #SMRISeminar

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

If you were thinking of joining us for Tadashi Tokieda's 'A magic show', we have added two extra sessions 🗓️ due to demand on Sat 14 + Sun 15 March: events.humanitix.com/a-magic-show... 🎩🐰 This will be part of 'Maths at the Museum', curated by SMRI for International Day of Mathematics #MathSky #Syd

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A magic show by Tadashi Tokieda

For curious children and seasoned scientists alike!

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Elisa Martínez @elisamarrobles.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

✨Highly recommend Geordie Williamson's brilliant talk. We were lucky to meet Geordie in Sydney in 2022 at @sydmathinst.bsky.social , he lives by his own words: "Mathematics is humanity's longest conversation."✨ youtu.be/0Tgftb5ELvE?... via @YouTube

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

We are excited to formalise our partnership with @matrix-inst.bsky.social , the only residential research institute in the mathematical sciences in Australia. As an Associate Member, SMRI and @sydney.edu.au look forward to increasing our engagement with MATRIX 🧮🌏 #MathSky

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MATRIX @matrix-inst.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

MATRIX is thrilled that the University of Sydney, through the Sydney Mathematical Research Institute, will join MATRIX as an Associate Member from 2026. USyd joins MATRIX partners Monash University, the University of Melbourne and UQ, along with Associate Members the ANU and UNSW, Sydney.

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Elisa Martínez @elisamarrobles.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

🔝SymplecticGeometry has its roots in physics. To take a simple example, imagine a pendulum. Don't miss the video of #HolgerDullin and #FranciscoCrespo and how the role of symmetry can change everything! @sydmathinst.bsky.social @sydneymathsstats.bsky.social youtu.be/fdeh3lljA_Q?...

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Francisco Crespo: Celestial mechanics and the full n-body problem

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Nalini Joshi @monsoon0.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

If you’re gripped by the wave of stories giving one side or the other of “AI vs Mathematics”, you may be interested in the tidal flow described in this recent interview with @teorth.bsky.social www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...

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The Edge of Mathematics

Terence Tao, the legendary mathematician, explains the promise of generative AI.

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Ever wondered what it means when mathematicians talk about 4 dimensions? Zsuzsanna Dancso discusses in #TheConversation 'Why you can't tie knots in four dimensions' 🧮🪢 Explore the difficulty of visualising and exploring higher-dimensional spaces! #MathSky theconversation.com/why-you-cant...

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Why you can’t tie knots in four dimensions

A mathematician explains hypercubes and the rules of life in higher dimensions.

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Sydney Mathematics and Statistics @sydneymathsstats.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Congratulations to Prof Mary Myerscough, winner of the 2026 ANZIAM Medal! www.anziam.org.au/The+2026+ANZ...

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ANZIAM : The 2026 ANZIAM Medal

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Our International Day of Mathematics events includes 2 special magic shows by Tadashi Tokieda at the Chau Chak Wing Museum on Sat 14 & Sun 15 March 12:30 pm 'A magic show' will be for both curious children 🧒 & seasoned scientists alike! 🪄👩‍🔬 🎩 🧮 events.humanitix.com/a-magic-show... #MathSky

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

'A world from a sheet of paper' - SMRI's #InternationalDayOfMathematics public lecture by Tadashi Tokieda will be on Fri 13 March Starting from a sheet of paper, explore magic tricks and geometry in this lecture filled with table-top demonstrations 🔗 events.humanitix.com/internationa... #MathSky🧮

A poster for the public lecture. The background is a man (Tadashi Tokieda) flying a white kite over a sunny beach

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Just over 1 week left to apply to the International Visitor Program at SMRI/ The University of Sydney. Are you a #MathSky researcher with a desire to collaborate with someone at an Australian university? Or Aus-based researchers, do you have a visitor in mind? Please share! Due 17 Feb #CompSky

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School of Computer Science, University of Sydney @sydneycompsci.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

This Friday, February 6 at 5pm, Centre for Complex Systems at the School of #ComputerScience is welcoming Prof. Paul Davies (Arizona State U) for a public lecture on "Navigating the Quantum Wonderland" Join us to celebrate a century of quantum mechanics! www.eventbrite.com.au/e/navigating...

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Navigating the Quantum Wonderland: Prof. Paul Davies, Arizona State Univ.

Join Prof. Paul Davies from ASU for a mind-bending journey through the quantum wonderland in person!

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Clément Canonne @ccanonne.github.io · 31/01/2026

The applications to the Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI @sydmathinst.bsky.social) International Visitor Program close ⏰ 11:59pm (Sydney time) Feb 17. Apply to visit, and do research at SMRI and institutions across Australia! mathematical-research-institute.sydney.edu.au/internationa...

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International Visitor Program - Sydney Mathematical Research Institute

IVP August 2023 applications are due 8 August 2023, for July 2024–June 2025 visits (general applicants) & March 2024–June 2025 for Australian citizens/PR & NZ citizens.

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Congratulations to Professor John Cannon AO FAA, recognised as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to tertiary education, to mathematical computation, to cryptography, and to the development of algebraic software systems #MathSky www.science.org.au/news-and-eve....

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Academy Fellows honoured on Australia Day

Top, left to right: Professor Anne Kelso AC FAA FAHMS, Emeritus Professor Bruce Armstrong AC FAA, Scientia Professor Michelle Simmons AC FAA FTSE FRS. Bottom, left to right:Professor John Cannon AO

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Nalini Joshi @monsoon0.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

“Professor John Cannon AO FAA has been recognised as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to tertiary education, to mathematical computation, to cryptography, and to the development of algebraic software systems.” #mathsky 🎊 👉🏼 www.science.org.au/news-and-eve...

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Academy Fellows honoured on Australia Day

Top, left to right: Professor Anne Kelso AC FAA FAHMS, Emeritus Professor Bruce Armstrong AC FAA, Scientia Professor Michelle Simmons AC FAA FTSE FRS. Bottom, left to right:Professor John Cannon AO

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Matthew Holden 🏳️‍🌈 @matthholden.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Prof Ben Burton’s public lecture “Some Very Queer #Mathematics” is now online, marking 75 years of the Turing Test and celebrating Alan Turing’s & LGBTQIA+ contributions to maths. @amermathsoc.bsky.social @chadtopaz.bsky.social @lgbtqstem.bsky.social #MathSky #ITeachMath #AcademicSky

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UQ Turing Test Public Lecture: Some Very Queer Mathematics

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Join us for the first SMRI seminar for 2026: 'Cohomology of p-adic period domains' David Hansen (National University of Singapore) Time and place as usual: 1 pm, Thursday 22nd January SMRI Seminar Room (A12 Macleay Room 301) USYD #MathSky

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

#MathSky reminder: just under 1 month left to apply to our International Visitor Program, based in the quadrangle here at the University of Sydney- join us and spend 4 weeks working in Australia! Due: 17 Feb 2026. Mathematicians, please share with your networks! 🧮

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Eduardo Altmann @eduardoaltmann.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/01/2026

"Meso-scale structures in signed networks", new preprint with Wei Zhang, Olga Boichak, Tristram J Alexander, and Tiago P. Peixoto (@tiago) arxiv.org/abs/2512.11281

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Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) @sydmathinst.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

The next round of our International Visitor Program is now open! Math researchers from overseas, apply now to spend 4+ weeks working with new and existing collaborators here 🦘🌏 Aus researchers, please share: mathematical-research-institute.sydney.edu.au/internationa... Due: 17 Feb 2026 #mathsky

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International Visitor Program - Sydney Mathematical Research Institute

IVP August 2023 applications are due 8 August 2023, for July 2024–June 2025 visits (general applicants) & March 2024–June 2025 for Australian citizens/PR & NZ citizens.

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Sydney Mathematics and Statistics @sydneymathsstats.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Congratulations to @monsoon0.bsky.social, Geordie Williamson, @tillus.bsky.social, John Voight from the School of Mathematics at USyd, and the rest of the team, from other parts of university and beyond, for their ARC Centre of Excellence in Mathematics for Quantum Era Security and Trust!

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Sydney Mathematics and Statistics @sydneymathsstats.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Check out today's article on A/Prof Zsuzsanna Dancso's amazing interventions to reverse the decline of women in advanced maths courses: www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...

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When Emily walked into maths class at uni, there were only three women. Then something changed

Before 2020, female enrolments in advanced mathematics at the University of Sydney were in decline. But an intervention transformed everything.

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